Candy Bar Caramel Apples

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Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 06/7/21
Candy Bar Caramel Apples

The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1371 Calories
57g Fat
217g Carbs
17g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 1371
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57g 73%
Saturated Fat 25g 127%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 217g 79%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 180g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 9mg 47%
Calcium 276mg 21%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 1032mg 22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Candy bar caramel apples are a decadent way to enjoy a serving of fruit! Crisp apples are covered with a layer of caramel, a layer of chocolate, and a coating of chopped candy bars. I like to use Snickers bars, because the chocolate and the caramel of the apple is a nice accompaniment to the peanut-nougat flavor of the Snickers, but any chopped candy you enjoy will work.

You will need wooden skewers for this recipe. If you don’t have them, you can substitute chopsticks or popsicle sticks instead.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 2 cups candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped

  • 4 apples

  • 14 ounces soft caramel candy

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate candy coating

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chopped candy bars into a bowl.

  2. Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick the skewers firmly in the stem ends.

  3. Place the unwrapped caramels and the water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir, then microwave for an additional minute or until completely melted. The caramel should be smooth and liquidy by the end.

  4. Hold an apple by the skewer and dip it in the caramel, tilting the bowl at an angle and rotating the apple to cover it completely with a smooth, even layer. Bring it out of the caramel and twirl it upside down to remove excess, then set it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.

  5. Place the caramel-covered apples in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.

  6. Place the chocolate or chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 45 seconds.

  7. Dip the caramel-covered apple in the chocolate, until the caramel is almost entirely covered. If it helps, use a spoon to pour some of the chocolate over the caramel to get even coverage. While the chocolate is still wet, press some chopped candy bars into the chocolate, placing them in an even layer around the apple. Place the apple back on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining apples.

  8. Chill apples in refrigerator until completely set, about 30 minutes. If you will not be serving the apples immediately, tightly wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week